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Maxim - New Product Press Releases http://www.maxim-ic.com Maxim - Whats New en Copyright 2009, Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT http://www.maxim-ic.com/new info2@maxim-ic.com (Info2) info2@maxim-ic.com (Info2) 10 Maxim - New Product Press Releases http://media.maxim-ic.com/maxkit/images/max_logo_header.gif http://www.maxim-ic.com 88 31 Maxim Logo MAX9617, MAX9618: Zero-drift, rail-to-rail op amps deliver high precision to portable medical equipment http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6348 SUNNYVALE, CA—November 5, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX9617/MAX9618*, zero-drift, rail-to-rail operational amplifiers. Packaged in 6-pin SC70 (single) and 8-pin SC70 (dual) packages, these devices deliver outstanding precision and low-noise performance while minimizing solution size. Additionally, the MAX9617/MAX9618 offer best-in-class power consumption to enable a new generation of portable medical devices. The Company's proprietary BiCMOS process technology and patent-pending design architectures enable these devices to achieve this excellent combination of size, power, and accuracy. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6348 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX8649: 1.8A step-down converter allows applications processors to run at maximum clock speed in handheld applications http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6137 SUNNYVALE, CA—November 4, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX8649, a 1.8A, synchronous, fixed-frequency, DC-DC step-down converter in a tiny, 4mm² wafer-level package (WLP). This device delivers extremely tight output-voltage accuracy by integrating a highly precise bandgap reference and by minimizing offset errors in the feedback circuit. Fully differential remote sense ensures precise regulation at the load by eliminating the resistive losses associated with PCB trace impedance. The MAX8649 achieves an initial accuracy of ±0.5% at 1.27V and a total accuracy of better than ±2% over load, line, and temperature. This superior accuracy allows applications processors to run at maximum clock speed, thus making the MAX8649 ideal for high-performance portable handsets. Additionally, this device operates from an input supply as low as 2.5V to support the latest generation of deep-discharge battery chemistries. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6137 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX14500, MAX14501, MAX14502, MAX14503: SD card reader IC adds Hi-Speed USB to full-speed applications http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6226 SUNNYVALE, CA—November 2, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX14502, a Hi-Speed USB-to-SD™ card bridge that increases read/write speed by up to 40x in portable electronics. This IC bypasses the slow processor of Original USB applications, servicing the data transfer with an integrated processor. The MAX14502 thus eliminates the time-consuming and complicated task of developing a software driver, allowing designers to effortlessly add Hi-Speed USB to their applications. This device is well suited for consumer electronics such as cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, DSCs, and GPS devices. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6226 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX16064: Quad power-supply controller uses low-cost analog supplies to create highly accurate, digital power-management solutions http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6326 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 28, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16064, a fully integrated, highly accurate (±0.3%), quad-channel digital power-supply controller. The MAX16064 offers a PMBus™ interface for programming, sequencing, monitoring, and margining power supplies. Connect the MAX16064 to up to four all-analog low-cost power supplies to create a fully programmable, highly accurate, digital power-management solution. Using the existing analog power-management solutions, the device provides unequaled control and monitoring capabilities that were previously only available in all-digital power supplies. The MAX16064 digital controller is designed for high-performance, high-reliability systems with multiple power supplies. Applications include servers, storage devices, switches, base stations, routers, and networking equipment. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6326 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX16064: Quad power-supply controller uses low-cost analog supplies to create highly accurate, digital power-management solutions http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6326 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 28, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX16064, a fully integrated, highly accurate (±0.3%), quad-channel digital power-supply controller. The MAX16064 offers a PMBus™ interface for programming, sequencing, monitoring, and margining power supplies. Connect the MAX16064 to up to four all-analog low-cost power supplies to create a fully programmable, highly accurate, digital power-management solution. Using the existing analog power-management solutions, the device provides unequaled control and monitoring capabilities that were previously only available in all-digital power supplies. The MAX16064 digital controller is designed for high-performance, high-reliability systems with multiple power supplies. Applications include servers, storage devices, switches, base stations, routers, and networking equipment. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6326 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT DS4625: Compact, dual-output crystal oscillator provides high-frequency differential outputs and robust jitter performance for demanding communications applications http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6135 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 28, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS4625, a dual-output LVPECL crystal oscillator designed for demanding communications applications. This device produces dual-output-frequency combinations ranging from 100MHz to 625MHz, allowing designers to replace two oscillators with a single device. Packaged in a 5mm x 3.2mm LCC, the DS4625 is 55% smaller than conventional solutions (5mm x 7mm). This device ensures leading-edge jitter performance [< 1.0psRMS (12kHz to 20MHz)] for high-current (95mA to 105mA, typ), high-frequency (> 100MHz), differential-output (LVPECL) applications. The DS4625 is thus ideal for communications systems that require high-performance clock generation such as Fibre Channel, Ethernet, 10G Ethernet, SONET/SDH, InfiniBand®, GPON, BPON, PCI Express®, and SAS/SATA. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6135 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT DS4625: Compact, dual-output crystal oscillator provides high-frequency differential outputs and robust jitter performance for demanding communications applications http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6135 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 28, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS4625, a dual-output LVPECL crystal oscillator designed for demanding communications applications. This device produces dual-output-frequency combinations ranging from 100MHz to 625MHz, allowing designers to replace two oscillators with a single device. Packaged in a 5mm x 3.2mm LCC, the DS4625 is 55% smaller than conventional solutions (5mm x 7mm). This device ensures leading-edge jitter performance [< 1.0psRMS (12kHz to 20MHz)] for high-current (95mA to 105mA, typ), high-frequency (> 100MHz), differential-output (LVPECL) applications. The DS4625 is thus ideal for communications systems that require high-performance clock generation such as Fibre Channel, Ethernet, 10G Ethernet, SONET/SDH, InfiniBand®, GPON, BPON, PCI Express®, and SAS/SATA. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6135 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX8884Y, MAX8884Z: 700mA step-down converters provide flexible control in a tiny CSP http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6138 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 27, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX8884Y/MAX8884Z 700mA step-down converters with dual 300mA LDOs in a 2mm x 2mm CSP (chip-scale package). The on-board, hysteretic, PWM-controlled step-down converter provides two switching-frequency options to allow designers to optimize for highest efficiency (2MHz) or smallest solution size (4MHz). The individual logic on/off controls for each output allow the user full control over output sequencing. To further enhance flexibility, the MAX8884Y/MAX8884Z have individual enables for the step-down converter and two LDO outputs, as well as pin-selectable output voltages for the step-down converter (1.2V/1.8V) and one LDO (1.8V/2.8V). Combining flexible control with high efficiency (> 90%) and a compact footprint, the MAX8884Y/MAX8884Z are well suited for powering multiload applications in portable devices such as cell phones, smartphones, MP3 and DVD players, and digital cameras/camcorders. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6138 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX3600: RGB laser driver squeezes embedded pico projectors into a new class of consumer electronics http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6307 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 22, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX3600, a 3-channel RGB laser driver that enables the integration of high-resolution pico projectors into small-form-factor applications. Fabricated using Maxim's newest BiCMOS process, this device achieves very fast switching times of < 2ns to support high-resolution images up to 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) and WXGA (1400 x 768 pixels). Additionally, it eliminates the need for three discrete laser drivers, thus enabling system designers to embed pico projectors into a new class of consumer electronics. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6307 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX7360: 8 x 8 keypad controller with 8 GPIOs/LED drivers integrates robust ESD protection http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4782 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 19, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX7360, a key-switch controller featuring multiple key press/release detection on up to 64 keys, plus 8 extra GPIOs/LED drivers and advanced ESD protection. Individual key codes for each press and release are stored in a FIFO register to enable monitoring of multiple key-switch events. The extra GPIOs/LED drivers can be used for keypad backlighting, LED indicators, or port expansion in remote areas of the application. Additionally, the integrated ±8kV IEC Contact Discharge and ±15kV IEC Air-Gap Discharge ESD protection saves space and avoids the cost of external protection components. Providing a complete solution for keyboard control and backlighting, the MAX7360 is ideal for smartphones, cell phones, pocket PCs, and other portable consumer-electronics applications. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4782 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX7360: 8 x 8 keypad controller with 8 GPIOs/LED drivers integrates robust ESD protection http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4782 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 19, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX7360, a key-switch controller featuring multiple key press/release detection on up to 64 keys, plus 8 extra GPIOs/LED drivers and advanced ESD protection. Individual key codes for each press and release are stored in a FIFO register to enable monitoring of multiple key-switch events. The extra GPIOs/LED drivers can be used for keypad backlighting, LED indicators, or port expansion in remote areas of the application. Additionally, the integrated ±8kV IEC Contact Discharge and ±15kV IEC Air-Gap Discharge ESD protection saves space and avoids the cost of external protection components. Providing a complete solution for keyboard control and backlighting, the MAX7360 is ideal for smartphones, cell phones, pocket PCs, and other portable consumer-electronics applications. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/4782 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX17030, MAX17036: 3-/2-phase, Quick-PWM™ VID controllers for IMVP-6.5 CPUs http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6194 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 15, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17030/MAX17036, 3/2-phase, interleaved, step-down VID power-supply controllers supporting IMVP-6.5 notebook CPUs. Two integrated drivers support 2-phase standard voltage (SV) cores, while an optional external driver configuration supports 3-phase extreme edition (XE) cores. This unique feature provides greater design flexibility by allowing the MAX17030/MAX17036 to be used for both IMVP-6.5 XE and SV cores. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6194 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX14541E: Tiny ESD-protection array guards high-speed data interfaces in portable devices http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6256 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 12, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX14541E, a diode array that protects 3-channel data interfaces from ESD spikes up to ±15kV (Human Body Model). A low input capacitance of 6pF (typ) prevents signal distortion in high-speed applications. Meanwhile, the IC's ultra-low leakage current of less than 1nA minimally impacts the end application, making the device a natural choice for designs requiring accurate current measurements. The MAX14541E is well suited for glucose meters, cell phones, media players, PDAs, and other portable applications. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6256 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT DS1843: Industry's smallest fast sample-and-hold IC enables burst-mode RSSI measurements in small GPON OLTs http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6159 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 8, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS1843 fast sample-and-hold circuit in a 2mm x 2mm µDFN package. This device can capture signals of less than 300ns on its differential inputs and hold them at the output for up to 100µs. A low input offset voltage (~5mV) ensures accurate measurements. The DS1843 includes a differential, high-speed, switched-capacitor input sample stage; offset-nulling circuitry; and an output buffer. Through this integration, the IC saves considerable board space as compared to discrete approaches. The DS1843 is optimized for burst-by-burst RSSI measurement in GPON OLT systems in conjunction with an external sense resistor. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6159 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT MAX8834Y, MAX8834Z: 1.5A WLED flash driver IC supports 5-megapixel camera applications in cellular handsets http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6111 SUNNYVALE, CA—October 7, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX8834, a 1.5A white-LED (WLED) flash driver IC in a tiny, 5mm² wafer-level package (WLP). This device integrates an I²C interface, a 5V PWM DC-DC step-up converter, two high-current regulators for movie and flash lighting, and a low-current regulator for driving an indicator LED. Two switching-frequency options allow the designer to optimize for high efficiency (2MHz option, up to 95% at full load) or smallest total solution size (4MHz option, 16.5mm² PCB area). Providing a compact, flexible solution for supporting 5-megapixel cameras, the MAX8834 is ideal for smartphones and other cellular handsets requiring a flash current of 1.5A. http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/6111 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:28:50 GMT